涙声

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 涙声 (なみだごえ) combines tears 涙 and voice 声 to denote a voice affected by crying.
• Basic usage: It describes a farewell or a phone voice that audibly carries sadness.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• How the voice sounds
  • 涙声 focuses on a choked or trembling vocal quality; visible tears are not required for the expression to apply.